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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,235, 1,368,397.86 and 646,295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,235, 1,368,397.86 and 646,295.80 is: 969,475.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,235 : 1,368,397.86 = 646,295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,235/1,368,397.86 = 646,295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,235x = 1,368,397.86 × 646,295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,235x = 884,389,789,646.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,389,789,646.99/912,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969,475.84

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